Historic Hotel Steinbock

Hotels
7.7 (1989 reviews)
Gsteig 6 , Wilderswil , ch

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Pets allowed
Hiking
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Variety in breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Heating problems

Categories

Cleanliness
6.53
Several guests noted cleanliness issues, particularly in bathrooms and room comfort.
Service
8.5
Guests generally appreciated the friendly staff, although there were some language barriers.
Location
8.54
The location received positive remarks, being close to transportation and key attractions.
Room Quality
6.99
Rooms were noted as clean and comfortable but with some mentions of them being dated.
Amenities
7.52
Basic amenities were available, but some felt the hotel could use updates.
Value for Money
7.48
Mixed reviews on value; some found it disappointing compared to expectation.
Food and Beverage
8.53
The breakfast buffet received positive feedback, particularly for its variety.
Overall Experience
7.5
Overall a satisfactory stay, though with notable areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 00:26

Property Description

Charming Location and Views
Experience the quaint charm of Gasthaus Steinbock in Gsteig, just 200 metres from Wilderswil train station. Enjoy stunning views of a historic church and a covered wooden bridge.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Relax in well-equipped rooms featuring bath or shower, a toilet, and a flat-screen satellite TV with DVD player for your entertainment.

Convenient Base for Exploring
Ideal for exploring the Jungfrau Region and the Bernese Oberland, Gasthaus Steinbock offers free on-site parking, making your excursions hassle-free.

Ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of Gsteig? Book your stay at Gasthaus Steinbock now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: BRN

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 1989 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.53
Service: 8.5
Location: 8.54
Room Quality: 6.99
Amenities: 7.52
Value for Money: 7.48
Food and Beverage: 8.53
Overall Experience: 7.5
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Elisa family_with_children it
3
Meglio provare altro
Pros:

La posizione

Cons:

Le camere e gli spazi comuni

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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xiao couple de
6
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Masanobu couple jp
3
Pros:

朝食

Cons:

ドアノブが壊れてる
ベッドが古くてキシキシ音が鳴る
冷蔵庫がない
タオル交換がない
シャワーベッドの固定が壊れてる

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Afshin77 solo_traveller se
7
Pros:

Location is both beautiful and functional as it is super close to train station also the view is nice.
Breakfast in that price was variable and tasty.

Cons:

Staff were super nice but communicating lacked like they preferences were to stay back of the dinning room rather than greeting to people and so on..

Rooms were near an old Campanone(church bell)
And it was a little disturbing specially when you wanted to sleep at the moment also room's floor was creaking too much.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Oana Nicoleta couple it
8
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Paweł couple pl
6
Pros:

Hotel w porzadku ale pokoje i wyposazenie skromne. Brak klimatyzacji czy wiatraka ale dalo sie spac nawet po upalnym dniu. Na strychu chyba jacys nieproszeni lokatorzy bo czasem o 3 nad ranem cos strasznie szuralo :)
Lokalizacja super, 3-5 min na dworzec lub autobus oraz do sklepu. Dobra baza wypadowac na wycieczki.

Cons:

Monotonne sniadania, codziennie przez 5 dni dokladnie to samo. Brak cieplych posilkow na sniadanie, ani kielbasek, ani jajecznicy, nic z takich rzeczy.
Jest kawa z ekspresu.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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min family_with_children cn
3
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Mohamed couple ch
1
À éviter
Pros:

L’emplacement

Cons:

-Propreté limite
-Matelas inconfortable
-matériaux vieillissant
-sur facturation d’option (même si vous ne les utilisez pas)

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Vonda couple us
1
Absolutely appalling creepy sketchy dirty rude will never use booking.com again we trusted them.
Pros:

Absolutely nothing from the beginning !!!! it was a appalling how we were treated how we were spoken to! extremely rude! the whole experience was creepy and felt unsafe we did not stay here.... don't waste your money.

Cons:

NOTHING HORRIBLE!! DONT STAY!! WE ABANDONED OUR RESERVATION AND NOW BOOKING.COM IS IGNORING US.

Confirmation number:........... PIN.....
My message to customer service

Dear Customer Service , thank you to attending our request concerning the historic Steinbach hotel. We had an appalling experience after contactingbooking.com because we trusted you as we are traveling in a foreign country for Friday, July 24 when we arrived. We booked the hotel on July 20 through your booking service the photos and description were very misleading and deceptive. On the day of the booking we received an email to pay $10 for parking. We paid the $10 and arrived. Another email was sent to pay $100 to enter into the front door which was locked with a keypad and a camera. It was very sketchy. We were not about to pay $100 to enter into the door without a receptionist. Finally, someone came on the camera and opened the door. There was no one present at reception it was self service. The keys to each room were all locked in a box . Because of our bad cell service we were unable to get a response and no one was there to check us in it was self serve check in which was NOT explained. we call from the phone at the front desk and the women on the line was extremely rude !! there were other 3 other couples trying to check in and having the same difficulty ( LOOK AT THE CAMERA FOOTAGE July 24th) we looked upstairs there was NO ELECTRICTY in the hall. it was very creepy we felt very unsafe and decided not to stay. Other people left as well. We met Guests that said they made a Hugh mistake by booking this hotel. WE want a refund. I called London twice to booking.com and both times they hung up on me.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Natalia extended_group ru
8
A room with surprisingly good sound insulation in an 18th-century building
Pros:

Located in a small beautiful village, super close to the train station Wilderswil from where you can easily get to Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen.
There are quite a few parking spaces right near the hotel.
Surprisingly, the room had very good sound insulation, despite being in an old building.
There is also a kettle in the room, along with several tea and coffee bags.

Cons:

Check-in is completely online, which takes some effort, and you also have to pay a CHF 100 deposit.
It was not easy to open the room door due to some issues with the door lock and the key.
There is no AC, so we had to sleep with the window open. Our room faced the river, which was quite noisy. This might be a problem for light sleepers, although it wasn't an issue for us.
Breakfast is simple and nothing special.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Madeleine couple fr
7
Easy check in, charming building, very close to train station.
Pros:

Charming old building in a beautiful location next to the river with parking available. It’s in the town of Wilderswil, a 5 minute walk from the train station. Check in was self-check in so it was very easy.

Cons:

The staff didn’t really acknowledge the guests (mainly due to the self check in I think). Also it’s quite dated inside and the rooms could do with being renovated a bit, but we knew that when we booked. Overall this wouldn’t stop me from booking again. I think I’d stay there again if I went back to Wilderswil for the convenience alone.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Eva couple es
7
Un desayuno excelente
Pros:

El lugar precioso

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Stéphany couple ch
10
Cons:

La déco, la proposé et le petit-déjeuner.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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CHRISTOPHE couple fr
9
Séjour agréable dans une très belle région
Pros:

La situation géographique
Le calme
La literie
Le petit déjeuner

Cons:

La salle de bain: absence de douche
Moquette au sol
Absence humaine à l’accueil

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple es
7
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Ralf Wollenberg solo_traveller de
6
Preis geht gerade so
Pros:

Die Lage ist gut. Man ist sehr schnell am Bahnhof Wilderswill. Frühstück ist gut.

Cons:

Das Bett war für mich sehr weich aber nicht durchgelegen. Eine große Bettdecke für zwei Personen fand ich nicht so toll. Zimmer mit Bergblick hört sich toll an. Wenn der Berg aber zwei Meter entfernt vom Fenster anfängt und man im Souterrain wohnt ist das ein Scherz.100sfr. Kaution ist im voraus zu leisten obwohl das ganze Zimmer schon bezahlt war fand ich auch recht ungewöhnlich.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Sukhmani Kaur couple in
5
Average!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Cold response to requests/ hospitality!
No fan (or AC) in room which makes it very difficult to rest in the afternoon!
Opening windows lure flies in the room!
Staff enters your room (in our absence, to change dustbin bags) no matter you’ve asked or not- strange thing which i never encountered anywhere! They wont change your used glasses and spoons (cutlery) for that matter! And no in-person reception staff (unless over call) to raise concerns to!
Same breakfast everyday- so might not be good option for guests staying for over 1-2 days!

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Marjon couple ch
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Bailo solo_traveller ar
10
Pros:

Habitación amplia y cómoda. Con vista al río. Cuenta con lo que se describe en el snuncio. Tieneestacionamiento. Muy buen desayuno

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Michael couple ch
3
Katastrophal
Pros:

Nur das Frühstück war ganz okey .

Cons:

Preis eine Frechheit für ein altes Zimmer aus den 60igern .
Keine 100 Fr. Wert

2026-08-02 via Nuitee